WEN

[Kjelle]

The question was asked why use 613 and how others were doing it. I looked at a couple of our 613 threads but they didn't seem to express any particular difference we've noticed in our hair since incorporating it.

So how often do you use 613? Do you use it straight or as a mixer? Did you ever not use it? What's the difference?

I never ordered 613 until a good year after starting WEN. I was so happy with the changes in my hair, I felt I didn't need much else. I heard Chaz say that you could use it in place of Remoist and I was sometimes pressed for time, so I ordered it. I used it sporadically for about a year. I understood more about the protein and conditioning, but I was so crazy for the other formulas I didn't use it much.

After skipping it for a summer and over moisturizing, I used it for every second cleanse for about 9 weeks to get my hair back. During that time, I realized what a difference it made to styling, strength and keeping my ends in good condition. I now keep 613 in my rotation for both cleanses at least twice a month. I also put 613 on my roots before Remoist about once a week. Plus occasionally, I will just use it as Remoist after another CC. I think it difference is stronger, shinier hair with fewer split ends.

[Gussie2007]

For my hair I like to mix 613 with other CC's for my second cleanse.  It makes my fine hair look and feel heavier and fuller without weighing it down.  And I use 613 on it's own from time to time.

I also like to use my 613 as both body wash and moisture cream particularly in the more extreme summer and winter weather.  Also love and use the 319 and 613 NBT but 613 CC also works well for my skin.

[Hilary77]

I don't use 613 often. I find the seasonals give my hair the treatment it needs. However, when I do use it, I use it as a second cleanse or for both cleanses. 

[cosmic1]

I have been using it with my 2nd cleanse. 9 pumps of the seasonal du jour plus 4 pumps of 613. I really don't notice a big difference but I know that I can't use 613 straight or as a leave in because it makes my hair too stiff. I am using up what I have and then I will just stick to the seasonals, wen men and throw in BGT and MIF on occasion.

[HSB1204]

I tried 613 shortly after I had started using Wen. My hair was fairly damaged so when Chaz mentioned that it was more treatment based I figured I would give it a try. That and if I didn't have time for a re-moist treatment I could use it for that as well. At first I could use it pretty often but at this point my hair is not a fan of all that protein. I use it maybe once a month and I don't mix it with anything else. I wouldn't say I see any real difference when I use it. The only thing I can tell is when I've used it too much as my ends start to break and get extremely dry.

[segrl21]

I'm new to 613 and have been using it for a little over a month. So have experimented a lot.  Have cleansed with it several times & it makes my hair too soft. Cleansing only: think I'll only use it if my hair is dried out for some reason or after highlights.  The biggest benefit is replacing my remoist with 613 & using it as a mask. My hair is bouncier and "cleaner" after using it as a mask. Use it as a mask once every 2 weeks. 613 is hands down my favorite scent of all the scents so use this as my leave in. It has become my favorite leave-in and it doesn't weigh down my hair like the seasonals. 613 has become my goto leave-in. Figure if I mostly use it as a mask and leave in, a bottle will last longer than a year. 

[Luvitorleaveit1]

I think I started with 613 and then added Tea Tree since I take my WEN to the hair salon I and my stylist notice the difference together like the perfect match.  I had stopped using 613 for a minute but noticed how important it was when used with the Tea Tree.  So now I make sure I use both it just takes a good thing and makes it that much better.

[77yangya]

Hi there:

I use 613 and it's wonderful.  What's really amazing is the 613 body treatment lotion in the jar that you put on your body.  Of course, you can use the cleansing conditioner on body too but the other is a lotion.  Anyway, my skin is so soft it's like being wrapped in velvet all the time, even after I've showered and have not applied any yet.  The softness stays.  I use it every day after my shower.  I've never tried anything like it, really.

[Susan25]

I wasn't using 613 very often but found that if I add a small amount to my second cleanse that it works great that way.  I used to use just 613 for my 2nd cleanse and found that I couldn't do this very often.  I always use a core for my 1st cleanse and never tried using 613 for both cleanses but would imagine that if I tried this I would only be able to use this method once a month or less.  

[Laura14]

My very first ever WEN purchase was a March TSV that had 613 in it.  My hair did not like it.  I think it was too much protein.  I used it up by only using it after I colored my hair and then I never bought it again.  I'm not very hard on my hair since I only ever let it air dry because it's curly.  

My mother on the other hand usually has 16 colors on her head a year and blow drys and straightens regularly.  She loved it.